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20050713 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 05-16
Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Meeting 05-16 REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,July 13, 2005 330 Distel Circle, Los Altos, California AGENDA* Please Note: 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Special Meeting Start Time 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Start Time 6:30 ROLL CALL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT—CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. At the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board will adjourn the Special Meeting Closed Session to the Regular Meeting, and, at the conclusion of the Regular Meeting, the Board may reconvene the Special Meeting Closed Session. I. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation,California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Fogarty v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV441934 2. Conference with Legal Counsel —Existing Litigation, California Government Code § 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Saratoga Country Club v. Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 1-04-CV-026822 3. Name of Case—Citizens for Responsible Open Space . San Mateo County LAFCo, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. CIV442954 4. Conference with Labor Negotiator, Government Code § 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Sally Thielfoldt,John Maciel Employee Organization: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Field Employees Association 7:30* REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ROLL CALL ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—Public ADOPTION OF AGENDA—L. Hassett ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR—L. Hassett BOARD BUSINESS 7:40* 1 Presentation by the Association of Bay Area Governments on their San Francisco Bay Trail Project 8:10* 2 Authorize the General Manw-,,er to Execute a Contract with Donald I-lays'Frail Contractor, Inc. of Tahoe City, CA for the Bid AITIOUnt Of$119,716.80, plus a Contingency Amount of up to .32 for the Construction Of Ridgyetop Trail that Includes the Installation of Two Pedestrian Footbridges at PUlgas Ridge Open Space Preserve D. Vu Meeting 05-16 Page 2 8:15* 3 Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Contract with Cresco Rentals of Livermore California in an A11101.1ilt Not to Exceed Implement Road Upgrades in El Corte de Madera Creek Open l_Space Preserve—M. Freeman 8:20* 4 Approve One Ranger Position Beginning August 15, 2005, Therebv Advancinp-One of the Previously-Approved Ranger Positions to be Filled by January 1, 2006; Approve Any Necessa!3, Budget Adjustments for Additional Salary Requirements for this Position at the Mid-Year Budget Adjustment—S. Thielfoldt - REVISED CLAIMS 8:25* INFORMATIONAL REPORTS—Brief reports or announcements concerning pertinent activities of District Directors and Staff; opportunity to refer public or Board questions to Staff for factual information; request Staff to report back to the Board on a matter at a future meeting; or direct Staff to place a matter on a future agenda. CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED(IF NECESSARY) 9:35* ADJOURNMENT TIMES ARE ESTIMATED AND ITEMS MAY APPEAR EARLIER OR LATER THAN LISTED. AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OF ORDER. TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: The Chair will invite public comment on agenda items at the time each item is considered by the Board of Directors. You may address the Board concerning other matters during Oral Communications. Each speaker will ordinarily be limited to three minutes. Alternately,you may comment to the Board by a written communication, which the Board appreciates. All items on the consent calendar may be approved without discussion by one motion. Board members, the General Manager, and members of'the public may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar during consideration of'the Consent Calendar. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DISTRICT CLERK AT(650) 691-1200. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE DISTRICT TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING. Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-76 Meeting 05-16 July 13, 2005 AGENDA ITEM I AGENDA ITEM Presentation by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) on their San Francisco Bay Trail Project GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION No formal action is necessary. DISCUSSION Laura Thompson, Project Manager of the San Francisco Bay Trail Project, a nonprofit organization administered by ABAG, will make a presentation and discuss the Bay Trail Project implementation and new program developments. Prepared by: L. Craig Britton, General Manager Contact person: Same as above Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-73 Meeting 05-16 July 13, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 2 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Execute a Contract with Donald Hays T ail Co actor, Inc. for Construction of Ridgetop Trail at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve IN GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Donald Hays Trail Contractor, Inc. of Tahoe City, CA for the bid amount of$119,716.80, plus a contingency amount of up to $17,957.52, for a total amount not to exceed $137,674.32 for the construction of Ridgetop Trail that includes the installation of two pedestrian footbridges at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve. DISCUSSION At your June 1, 2005 meeting, you authorized staff to solicit bids for the construction of Ridgetop Trail at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve (see Report R-05-57). The project includes the construction of a 2.4-mile hiking trail with three (3) culverts, three (3) rocked fords, retaining walls and the installation of two (2) pre-manufactured pedestrian bridges, similar to those installed at El Corte de Madera Creek and Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserves (see Exhibit A). Using construction costs from previous trail projects, staff estimated that construction of Ridgetop Trail would cost approximately $120,000. Two pre-bid meetings were held at the project site on June 21 and June 24, 2005 that were attended by interested licensed contractors. Sealed bids were due on July 5, 2005 and three bids were received, summarized as follows: Bidder Location Total Bid Percent Difference from Cost Estimate I. Donald Hays Trail Contractor, Inc. Tahoe City, CA $119,716.80 0.2% below 2. Richard May Construction, Inc. Mammoth Lakes, CA $121,000.00 0.8%above 3. Watershed Science Aromas, CA $160,000.00 33.3%above Documents in the Bid Package state, "The contract will be awarded to the bidder determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder." Having reviewed the bidders' qualifications and the Bid Proposal, staff recommends awarding the contract to Donald Hays Trail Contractor, R-05-73 Page 2 Inc. (DHTC), the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. DHTC has over thirty years of specialized professional experience in trail construction and has completed numerous projects in Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, and California. DHTC's most recently completed trail projects in the Bay area were for the Cities of Saratoga and Santa Cruz and the Alameda County Resource Conservation District. DHTC is also a member of the Professional Trailbuilders Association (formerly the Western Trailbuilders Association). Founded in 1976, the Professional Trailbuilders Association is North America's largest private sector group of trail specialists, professional trail contractors, designers, and consultants. The Bid Proposal includes sufficient equipment and labor to construct the project as described above. The contingency allowance of$17,957.52 is fifteen percent (15%) of the bid and is expected to cover the cost of any additional services determined to be necessary by the District that are not identified in the original scope of work for this contract. Staff recommends that the amount of funding required for these potential additions be authorized on a"not-to-exceed" basis. Staff anticipates the project will be completed by late-October 2005 as San Mateo County and Department of Fish and Game regulations prohibit grading activities between October 15 and i P g April 15. FUNDING At your March 23, 2005 meeting, you adopted the fiscal year 2005-2006 budget that included j $304,903 to complete the Pulgas Ridge Public Access Improvements which consists of the new parking and staging area and the three new trails. Staff estimates that the allocated budget will be sufficient to fund the construction of this trail. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notification of this project will be posted on the District's website and signs will be installed on site at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve to inform the public of the impending construction activities. However, no trail closures are anticipated during construction. CE A COMPLIANCE At the August 13, 2003 meeting, the Board approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Pulgas Ridge Trail Construction Project. Prepared by: Douglas Vu, ASLA, Open Space Planner II Contact Person: Same as above I PULGAS RI&GE OPEN SPACWRESERVE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ", ca y �� � �� � '+' ''�"I ����' � �•• PEBRIDGE N ,fix �`� �' • r 6Er6 �• � • RIDGETOP •� TRAIL z ♦ PEDESTRIAN • •` BRIDGE E*t lit t s a •Polly Lrad Trail 6 *` "`�*" £^ ,�^ '� • ••• Hassler Trai •• ater Tank — •(PR02) l ' •'•O.� Hassler Loop Trail ,� °� � CORDILLERAS �� � �' ��•..,,• �,•ti,''' �` ,'�e •' CONNECTOR SOUTH CANYON •. Q1f Areak, ' TRAIL ♦♦ ♦♦ ++• O 600 ♦••• +.:�. ..'+:r Oak s * •...�` 1.011♦ TrailNO pp a k r s 280 + PARKIN AGING ❑ dn,Q.. NEW Cordilleras AREA R E 6w" d 5S Q .4 y 400 EDGEWOOD COUNTY PARK wa " (San Mateo County) a g 0 0.0 .1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 1.0 EXHIBIT A: Project Elements Map One Mile Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-72 Meeting 05-16 July 13, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 3 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Contract with Cresco Rentals For Rental of Construction Equipment to Implement Road Upgrades in El Corte de Madera Creek serve GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION 0!171-pre�� Authorize the General Manager to execute a contract with Cresco Rentals of Livermore, California in an amount not to exceed $71,600 for rental of construction equipment to implement road upgrades in El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve. DISCUSSION Year Two of the El Corte de Madera Creek Watershed Protection Program is underway. On March 23, 2005, the Board approved the Planning Department budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, which included $250,000 for sedimentation reduction and erosion control work El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve (see Report R-05-38). The project budget included funds for equipment rental to perform trail upgrades by in-house Operations field staff. District staff obtained written estimates from three heavy equipment rental companies in April 2005. Companies were asked to provide daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates for different types of equipment. Cresco Rentals provided the best rates for four pieces of equipment (tractor, excavator, water truck and compactor), and Hertz Equipment Rentals provided the best rate for a loader. The District currently has rental agreements with both companies. In order to maximize cost savings to the District, staff recommends that the District continue renting the loader equipment from Hertz Equipment Rentals for a total amount not to exceed $13,500, an amount for which the General Manager is authorized to approve. Additionally, staff recommends that the Board authorize execution of a contract with Cresco Rentals for a total amount not to exceed $71,600 for the remainder of the heavy equipment rental. Prepared by: Meredith Manning Open Space Planner I Contact person: Cathy Woodbury, ASLA/AICP Planning Manager REGIONAL OPEN SPACE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT R-05-76 Meeting 05-16 July 13, 2005 AGENDA ITEM 4 AGENDA ITEM Authorization to Approve One Ranger Position Beginning August 15, 2005, Thereby Advancing One of the Previously-Approved Ranger Positions to be Filled anuary 1, 2006 GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS-- 1) Authorize the approval of one Ranger position beginning August 15, 005 by advanVing one of the previously approved Ranger positions to be filled January 1, 2006. 2) Agree to make any necessary budget adjustments for any additional salary requirements for this position at the mid-year budget adjustment. DISCUSSION At your March 23, 2005 meeting, as part of your approval of the 2005/2006 Fiscal Year budget, you approved two additional Ranger positions to be budgeted as of January 1, 2006. At that time, the District was in the process of recruiting for an existing, but vacant Ranger position. That recruitment resulted in locating two highly qualified candidates. One candidate has been hired and began employment with the District on July 6, 2005. Recruitments for Ranger positions are lengthy, highly competitive and very intensive. In recent years, the number of qualified candidates for this position has been somewhat limited because of those factors. Since we have a second qualified candidate, ready and looking forward to working with the District, and we currently have two Rangers on prolonged limited duty, staff recommends that the Board authorize making an offer to the second candidate with an estimated start date of August 15, 2005, The fiscal impact on salaries and benefits of hiring another Ranger in August 2005 versus January 2006 is approximately $23,000. We anticipate salary savings in the Operations Department to cover this additional cost; however, in the event there is insufficient budget balance in the salary and benefit category at mid-year, staff would propose the necessary adjustment at that time. Prepared by: Sally Thielfoldt, Assistant General Manager Contact person: Same as Above Regional Open ,,(,. ice MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: July 13, 2005 RE: FYI's ' KOflEST I��fp[E DIANNE FEINSTEIN COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS CALIFORNIA COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY United states senate COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0504 hap. feinstein.senate.got June 3, 2005 Mr. L. Craig Britton General Manager Open Space 330 Distel Circle Los Altos, California 94022 Dear Mr. Britton: i Thank you for j,our letter regarding the Joi_n_t Com►rzittee or.Taxi+_ion's January 2.005 report on "Options to Improve Tax Compliance and Reform Tax Expenditures." I understand your concerns about the implementation of these proposals and how they would negatively impact land conservation efforts. My staff and I are currently reviewing the report by the Joint Committee on Taxation, and are gathering more information about the potential effects of the Committee's proposals. Additionally, the Senate Finance Committee is planning to hold a hearing on this issue on April 5, 2005. Although I am not a member of this committee, I will certainly keep in mind your views if this matter should come before the full Senate. As a strong supporter of California's environment, please know that I value your opinion and I take to heart your comments on this issue. Again, thank you for writing to me about the Joint Committee on Taxation's report. If you have any additional comments or questions, please feel free to contact my Washington, D.C. staff at(202)224- 3841. Best regards, z� Dianne Feinstein United States Senator Further information about my position on issues of concern to California and the Nation are available at my web site http://fcinstein.senate._goy. You can also receive electronic e-mail updates by subscribing to my e-mail list at http://fcinstein.senatc.gov/issuc.htmt. DF:ac 331 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-3841 RECEIVEb JUN 2 4 Z005 AIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEr SPACE DISTRICT i i i John Maciel From: Cindy Roessler Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 5:36 PM To: John Maciel Subject: Red-legged Frog Study You asked me to summarize a red-legged frog study as a FYI for Britton. In summer of 2005, Reilly Dibner, a graduate student at the Yale School of Forestry,will be conducting a study on red- legged frog habitat on MROSD preserves. Ms. Dibner will be specifically identifying any upland features which correlate with the presence of red-legged frog, and particularly with successful breeding of this frog. Although much is known about aquatic features that support red-legged frog, there is little information about the influence of upland landscape features surrounding red-legged frog ponds. The structure of upland vegetation may be important because it could provide escape cover from predators and it could shade ponds to maintain cooler temperatures. Vegetation further away from the edge of the pond may influence the movement of red-legged frogs. In the summer, adults often disperse during their summer/dry season dormancy from the breeding ponds to various aquatic and upland habitats, including small mammal burrows and moist leaf letter,. During wet weather, some individuals may cross upland habitat to access other breeding sites. Ms. Dibner's research may contribute to the overall knowledge of red-legged frog habitat requirements and may assist MROSD in identifying what actions should be taken to protect and improve red-legged frog habitat on District preserves. Ms. Dibner obtained all her own grant funding to support her summer research. Field staff will occasionally accompany Ms. Dibner to assist her in field surveys and to increase their own knowledge regarding red-legged frogs. -Cindy Roessler 1 Date: July 7, 2005 To: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Board- Larry Hassett, President, Pete Siemens, Mary Davey, Jed Cyr, C. Deane Little, Nonette Hanko, Kenneth Nitz Cc: Craig Britton, General Manager From: Carol L. Joyce RE: Volunteer Ombudsperson Report As I indicated during my April 27, 2005 report to the Board, the two matters which were open at the time of the last quarterly report had closed as the result of Staffs efforts to educate the users regarding their concerns. I am working to address a concern raised regarding a bike trail at the Windy Hill preserve. I have not received any additional inquires during the past three months. A summary of the complaints I have received since January 2005 are set forth below: Handling of search and Closed after conversation rescue of missing hiker with District Staff Report of fence on District Acknowledged information property and Staff explained it is a legal matter. Inquiry regarding lack of Closed after conversation trails at Teague Hill Open with District Staff Space Preserve Concern regarding Parking Closed after conversation at Rancho San Antonio with District Staff Question regarding policy Closed after email on dog walking conversation with Ombudsperson and District Staff Concern regarding closure Open of bike trail at Windy Hill I attribute the reduction in email inquiries to the revision to the web site which permits inquiries directly to Staff. I am available to respond to your questions or concerns Respectfully submitted, Carol L. Joyce STATE CAPITOL COMMITTEES: P.O.BOX A5si�xl: h1v CHAIR,ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY SACRAMENTO,CAA 94249-D021 Y�942 AND TOXIC MATERIALS (916)319-2021 4 4 f"(� . BANKING AND FINANCE FAX(916)319-2121 (1�X'r�,arnil �11 qli sla f urt HIGHER EDUCATION PUBLIC SAFETY DISTRICT OFFICE sT•Te 5050 EL CAMINO REAL,STE.117 � LOS ALTOS,CA 94022 o n` (650)691-2121 FAX(650)691-2120 IRA RUSKIN ASSEMBLYMEMBER,TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT July 12, 2005 RECEIVED Mr. Douglas Bosco JUL 12 2005 Chair of the Board of Directors Coastal Conservancy ',40PENINSULAREGIONALOPR 1330 Broadway, I V Floor SPAuE©1MICT Oakland, CA 94612 Dear Mr. Bo sco, Thank you for our dedicated work as the Chairman Y Y C airman of the Board of Directors on the Coastal Conservancy. I would like to express my support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's application to the Coastal Conservancy's Central Coast Program for a $1,000,000 grant to acquire a major addition to the Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve. The 238-acre Stevens Canyon Ranch encompasses hillsides, meadows, and forested canyons in the Santa Clara County foothills west of Saratoga. Tucked back in Stevens Creek Canyon, yet readily accessible from the urban Midpeninsula, Stevens Canyon Ranch lies at the heart of over 6,630 acres of public land in Stevens Creek watershed. The property's strategic location north of Stevens Canyon Road between Monte Bello and Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve and Stevens Creek Count Park makes it an ideal "gateway" site for public Y staging area. It will provide access to the upper part of the Stevens Creek corridor and to the regional trail system linking the Bay Area Ridge Trail with the San Francisco Bay Trail. The property's outstanding recreational natural a and cultural resource 1 s also will make it an attractive destination in itself. These factors make the acquisition and preservation of the Stevens Canyon Ranch property a high priority for the District and I urge you to fund this project and ensure the property is permanently protected. Together with the surrounding park and open space lands, the project will protect valuable historic ranch lands, watershed resources, biological diversity and recreational trail connections for public enjoyment. in erely, / I IRA RUSKIN Assemblymember, 21s'District Cc: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District E-mail:assemblymember.ruskin@assembly.ca.gov • Website:democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a21 Printed on Recycled Paper i STATE CAPITOL .�t ."xk>rt �" � rn DISTRICT OFFICE SACRAMENTO,CA 95814 PALO ALTO,CA 94301 (916)651-4011 (650)688-6384 SENATOR S. JOSEPH SIMITIAN ELEVENTH SENATE DISTRICT R BED a July 11, 2005 " JUL 12 2005 Douglas Brasco Chair of the Board of Directors MICPENINSULAREGIONALOM Coastal Conservancy SPIN E DISTRICT 1330 Broadway, I It Floor Oakland, CA 94612-2530 RE: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Grant Application—Stevens Canyon Ranch Property Addition to Saratoga Gap Space Preserve Dear Mr. Brasco, I am writing to express my support for the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's application to the Coastal Conservancy's Central Coast Program for a$1,000,000 grant to acquire the 238-acre historic Stevens Canyon Ranch, a major addition to the Saratoga Gap P p Open Space Preserve. In addition to preserving a historic family ranch the property is strategically located as an ideal "gateway" site for a public staging area. The property will provide access to the upper part of the Stevens Creek corridor and to the regional trail system linking the Bay Area Ridge Trail with the San Francisco Bay Trail. Together with the surrounding park and open space lands, the project will protect valuable historic ranch lands, watershed resources, biological diversity and recreational trail connections for public enjoyment. I hope that you will give every consideration to this grant request. Sincerely, NJ S. Joseph Simitian State Senator, Eleventh District cc: L. Craig Britton, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District SJS:rto _ _ II Regional Open S, ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: L. Craig Britton, General Manager DATE: July 8, 2005 RE: FYI's i uFFEEsT Regional Open Space MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Memorandum To: Craig Britton From: Cathy Woodbu Date: June 24, 2005 Re: Public Comment at Board Meeting June 22 The three public members who expressed interest in the Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan, and who spoke on behalf of saving the Bear Creek Stables at the June 22°a Board Meeting were already included in the District's notification list. Therese Kollerer, Erfert Fenton, and Jenny Whitman will continue to be mailed notification of Master Plan workshops and opportunities for involvement in the process along with over 3,000 other residents. I am pleased to saythat both Ms. Kollerer and Ms. Fenton joined the docent-led hiking tour of Bear Creek J g Redwoods conducted earlier this month to familiarize Master Plan participants with the areas not currently open to the public. The Sierra Azul and Bear Creek Redwoods Master Plan effort has been widely publicized. In addition to mailing more than 3,000 color brochures about the Master Plan and first public workshop to the community, a press release was sent to all local newspapers and a separate page dedicated to the Master Plan, including links to related reports, maps and an on-line survey was added to the District's web site. Regional Open Space une 24, 2005 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Mr Bill Snyder Associate Real Estate Agent Real Estate Services Unit Santa Clara Valley Water District 5750 Almaden Expressway San Jose, CA 95 1 1 8-3686 Subject: Guadalupe Creek Fish Ladder Project Request for Sample Collection Dear Mr. Snyder: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District ("District") staff have reviewed the request by the Santa Clara Valley Water District for access to District property for the purposes of collecting soil and sediment samples dated May 23, 2005. We very much support this project but are unable to grant the Water District access to the District's lands for this purpose at this time. We are pleased that the Water District is considering the District's offer for conveyance of a p ermanent easement and a contractual agreement whereby the Water District assumes all responsibility for any contaminants identified or encountered within this easement area. We reiterate that the District is unwilling to accept liability arising through implementation of the Water District's project on District lands, which include this most recent proposal. Thank you for providing the 60% submittal plans for the above project. District staff will review the plans and provide any comments to the Water District by July 8, 2005. In closing, we wish to reiterate that the District understands and supports the Water District's interest in expediting this process in order to complete construction of this project during the proposed timeline. Accordingly we are prepared to immediately begin negotiations on the terms and conditions of the transfer of the required easement rights. Thank you for contacting Mike Williams, Real Property Manager and please continue to direct any questions and corr ondence to him. Si cerely, L. Craig Bri on General Manager cc: Mike Williams Duncan Simmons Kirk Lenington 33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@openspace.org BOAR D OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-6gi-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Nanko,Larry Nassett,Kenneth C Nitz L.Craig Britton Regional Open S ce MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 24, 2005 Mr. David Abrevaya 2700 Purisima Creek RD. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Dear Mr. Abrevaya: This is in response to the copy of your letter of June 1, 2005 to the San Mateo County Planning and Building Division which included comments about parking adjacent to the District's Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. The District shares your concerns about vehicles parked along the roadway, and any possible affect on emergency response vehicles. As you noted in your letter"No Parking" signs were posted in the areas for which the District has responsibility. After reviewing your suggestions, and discussing the issues with District field staff, we feel that a possible solution is to have both sides of Purisima Creek Road, south of the one-lane bridge, posted with "No Parking" signs. We will work with San Mateo County to investigate this possibility and will also request increased enforcement in this area by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. District staff is limited in their ability to enforce parking violations on lands and roadways which are not owned or managed by the District. Additional parking opportunities in existing District land for Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve is very limited, however additional parking will be considered during the development of the Comprehensive Master Plan for the area in the future. The Master Plan will evaluate the environmental conditions and constraints of the existing site and other feasible parking locations. Subsequently the District would request San Mateo County's approval of an amendment to the Purisima Preserve's Use Permit to allow additional parking. We look forward to working with you further on this issue and to reaching a satisfactory conclusion for all parties involved. Sincerely,` L. Craig Britton General Manager C.C.: MROSD Board of Directors Mr. George Bergman, San Mateo County Planning and Building Division Mr. James Asche, Fire Chief Half Moon Bay Fire Department Mr. Gareth Harris, Fire Marshall, Half Moon Bay Fire Department 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 • Phone:650-691-1200 Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org OEaEEs Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton J R EIVED JUN 03 2005 AWENINSULAREGIONA OPEN David Abrevaya j SPACE DISTRICT 2700 Purisima Creek Road Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 June 1,2005 George Bergman,Zoning Hearing Officer San Mateo County Planning and Building Division 455 Government Center,2nd floor Redwood City,CA 94063 Dear Sir, I would like to make a few comments for the record regarding PLN 2004-00546. (proposed renaming of Higgins- Purisima Road to Higgins Canyon Road. I am pleased to see that the county and Half Moon Bay Fire Protection District are taking actions to protect the life and property of residents on this road. My concern is that it took 2 fires with incorrect reporting to start this action. It seems to me that the county and fire districts'response is reactive rather than preventive. I would hope that it won't take loss of response time to an emergency on any of the following roads which have other roads with the same or similar names to consider changing their names: Miramontes, Purisima, Verde(1-3,)Lobitos Creek, Bear Gulch(no longer continuous). There are probably others. One of the factors which reduced response time to the last fire on Purisima Creek Road was that numerous cars were parked illegally on the roadway of Purisima Creek Road. One of the fire fighters on the scene told me"we barely made it through"and my neighbors,who suffered this loss,said they were also told by one of the chiefs that this condition slowed response time. This was not a one time occurence. The location of the parked cars is near the entrance to the Purisima Creek Redwoods open space preserve(more or less where Purisima Creek Road and Higgins meet. The parking lot for this facility is not adequate,as evidenced by the number of cars parked on the roadway. I have counted over 20 on numerous occasions. This condition occurs pretty much any nice day on the weekends or during the week in the summertime. These parked cars are in violation of the state motor vehicle code 22504a. They are also in violation of 902.2.2.1 and 902.2.4.2 of the California Fire Code. Why are these codes not being enforced? This situation is not only a threat to the life and property of residents,but also to the numerous cyclists, pedestrians,and equestrians who have to share the stretch of road(wide enough for 1 car with vehicles parked on the roadway)with cars coming in two directions. In June of 20031 notified the board of P )Y 9 directors of Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District in writing regarding this parking issue. I have received no reply, nor have I seen any acknowledgment or action to rectify the problem other than them putting a"no parking" sign in their lot at a parking space adjacent to their access road. 1 respectfully request that the appropriate agency take action to eliminate the illegal parking and urge the MROSD to enlarge their lot or shut down this entrance. I thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely David Abrevaya c.c. James Asche, Fire Chief HMBFPD Gareth Harris, Fire Marshal HMBFPD L. Craig Britton, Manager MROSD III KATRINA M. SMATHERS 675 Orange Avenue Los Altos, CA 94022-3947 650-948-5744 e-mail<Ksmat@a cs.com> June 25, 2005 To the General Manager and Board Mid Peninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Drive Los Altos, CA 94022 Dear Mr. Britton and Board: I am writing to compliment the excellent service I received when I called the District on June 23 to request permission to remain at Russian Ridge after sunset to observe an astronomical event. The phone was answered promptly, I was connected with staff who immediately took my request and faxed me the permit during the time frame I was able to receive it. In an era when many of us have frustration obtaining telephone assistance through mechanized systems, it was indeed a pleasure to complete my business so satisfactorily. I hope you will continue to maintain service of this caliber. Sincerely yours, J f e Regional Open Sp fe ------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 27, 2005 Mr. Adam Lodge Public Works GIS Manager Department of Public Works County of San Mateo 555 County Center, 5th Floor Redwood City, CA 94063-1665 Re: San Mateo County Aerial Photography Project Dear Mr. Lodge, g , I am writing to confirm the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District's commitment to the Countywide Multi-Jurisdictional Aerial Photography Project. We have allocated Yam' I $5000.00 for this project from m our Fiscal Year 2005-06 Budget. High resolution digital photography is a very important component of the Districts Geographic Information System. Access to Countywide aerial photography will facilitate many important open space planning and resource P management projects. g Matt Freeman, the District's Senior Planner, will continue to be your contact for this project. Please feel free to contact Matt at(650) 691-1200. n rely; L. Craig ritton General Manager Cc: MROSD Board of Directors i 33o Distel Circle 650-691-12oo info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton - Adam Lodge Public Works o|SManager 06o310 650-599-1473 Countywide Multi-Jurisdictional Aerial Photography for San Mateo County Summary San Mateo County has spearheaded an effort to procure updated Countywide aerial photography that meets the functional requirements of a wide cross-section of County Public Sector stakeholders. Toward that end. County G|8 staff, with involvement from City staff, LAFCO � � agencieo, and CCAG have interviewed stakeho|dmro, defined technical requirements, crafted an � RFP. and selected o vendor to develop the product. Requirements for the product include an ability to augment emergency p|anning, law enforcement, land use pkanning, and engineering workflows. AdditionoUy, it ia critical that the product integrate with the Counb/'a Enterprise G|Sdatabase. The County has identified internal funding for half ($240.000) of the project. The County is now soliciting partner agencies that may also benefit from these data to assist in making this project possible. Cost and Schedule The total projected cost for the project excluding internal staffing and management requirements � � in$480OOO Cost � � . � � m $33O.00O for orthophnhognaphy � $10U.00O for G|Sparce|/baeemmprectification " $5O.00D for implementation and distribution bopartners The County intends to shoot the photos in October of 2005 and have all deliverables prepared by September of2OOG. Return OnInvestment This project will provide a product that streamlines many municipal government processes by | working inm collaborative manner ho meet the needs of many agencies, | Known Applications " Lew Enforcement/Homeland Security: Common operating picture among disparate agencies, Survey incident locations, Crime analysis " Planning: Landuee. Zoning. Detect permitting violations, Transportation planning ° Public Works/Infrastructure Management: Identification and mapping of field assets Assessment:Automate flagging of un-assessed improvements, viewshed analysis Public Health: Identify/track features that could cause/spread dioeaoe � Cost Savings | ° County-wide effort will save hundreds of thousands of dollars by purchasing o single / � Countywide product rather than many individual products ° Save time—avoids or limits trips to the field for many community Planning applications � � Improved Level of Service for County Constituents by providing better data ° More effectively communicate complex issues to a non-technical audience ° Ability to create new map layers directly from imagery(p|animethca) � Better provide data and a'government services over the web � � i I Adam Lodge Public Works GIS Manager 06/23/05 alodgeCmco.sanmateo.ca.us 650-599-1473 Brief Description of Product This project will generate 2 tangible products: 1. Color Digital Orthophotography ■ 3"pixel, 100 scale photography in urbanized areas ■ 6"pixel, 200 scale photography in rural areas i 2. Rectified Countywide GIS Mapping Data, consisting of: • Parcels — area features of current assessors tax parcels, excluding air-parcels and personal property(mobile homes, boats, etc) • Street Centerlines — line features fully populated with street names, address ranges, and county road numbers. ■ Right-of-Ways — line features representing the public right-of-way, and in some cases the private roads of the county • Street Name Annotation — text features depicting street name for cartographic use • Address Annotation—text features depicting address for cartographic use Color Digital Orthophotography Digital orthophotography will be comprised of a set of approximately 680 files conforming to the County's Grid system and existing numbering scheme. Each file will cover 3000' (horizontal) x 2000' (vertical), and will be in color with 3" pixel resolution in tiles deemed "urban" and 6" resolution in tiles deemed "rural". There will be two formats, uncompressed TIFF/TFW and compressed SID/SDW i.e. two complete sets in each format will be prepared. Two different horizontal accuracies will be flown. All urbanized areas along the coast, and on the San Francisco Bay east of Skyline Boulevard will adhere to 1" = 100' horizontal accuracy standards. The central and southern areas of the county within the Crystal Springs watershed and Regional Open Space areas will adhere to 1" = 200' scale horizontal accuracy standards. This is due to the density of tree cover and rural nature of these areas. These measures translate to approximately 2—2 '/and 4-5 feet of horizontal error. Anecdotally, these specifications are sufficient to identify manhole covers, with 0.7' precision, or to identify new construction monuments, and to measure (COGO)their position to within 1:36000 or about 1.25 feet in 3,000. Vertical accuracy will be sufficient to support 2-foot contours. A Digital Elevation Model (DEM) will be provided in digital format and with sufficient density to support 2 foot contours. The DEM can and will be used to create a variety of 3-dimensional products. Rectified Countywide GIS Mapping Data Once the digital orthophotography is available the countywide GIS basemap will be adjusted to fit this new, more precise image base. The intent of the rectification process is to use the imagery and all available record sources on targeted areas to position the basemap so that it will never require further adjustment on this grand of a scale. Incidentally, it is the need to avoid this basemap rectification in the future that drives the need to procure the most precise imagery possible. The target accuracy of basemap will be 2 feet horizontal. This specification has two intended stipulations. First, 2 feet will be the most that any lot line or right-of-way (ROW) line is allowed to diverge from the complimentary physical feature identified on the orthophotography. For example, a lot line should be within 2 feet of its corresponding fence line. Second, lot width and depth and ROW width should not exceed 2 feet from the reported distance from available record data. Regional Open S ce g � I j MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 28, 2005 City of Palo Alto Foothills Park Attn: Supervising Ranger Lester Hodgins 3300 Page Mill RD. Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Dear Lester, On behalf of the staff and Board members who attended the District's Staff Appreciation Event on Friday evening, June 24 at Foothills Park I would like to express my thanks for the use of your wonderful facilities. Rangers Curt Dunn and Michelle Wagner were very welcoming and accommodating to our staff and assisted us in hosting a memorable and fun evening. The District and City of Palo Alto Open Space have enjoyed a close working relationship and we very much appreciate the opportunity to use your beautiful facility and to interact with your staff. Thank you again. Sinc el Y L. Craig Britton General Manager C.C.: Board of Directors LCB/gb i I 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone:650-691-1200 j Fax:650-691-0485 • E-mail:mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org OFa sr Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little, Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C. Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton I Regional Open Sp*e ------------------ MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT June 29, 2005 Colleen Oda,Planner County of Santa Clara Environmental Resources Agency County Planning Office 770 West Hedding Street East Wing, Vh Floor San Jose, CA 95110 Subject: Negative Declaration for Rhys Vineyards Winery(File Number 4242-9-60-04G- 04EA) Dear Ms. Oda: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,please accept the following comments regarding the Negative Declaration for Rhys Vineyards Winery received by the District on June 14, 2005. Created by voters more than 30 years ago,the District successfully manages approximately 50,000 acres of public open space land in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. The proposed project is located immediately northeast to the District's Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and in the vicinity of other protected open space lands. The District requests that you accept comments on this proposed project as the County did not notify the District of the proposed Negative Declaration even though the District owns a parcel directly bordering the proposed project parcel. The District is highly concerned with the proposed project and the nature by which the County has proposed to address adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act through the segmented analysis of impacts for each phase of the proposed project. This error is clearly detailed within the project description which reads; "This grading permit project involves only the first phase of a proposed 3-phase master plan." As each phase of the proposed project will require a permit from the County and accompanying CEQA review, impacts from the entire project must be reviewed cumulatively and cannot be reviewed in segments. In addition to the scope and content of environmental review proposed,we would like to bring to your attention other issues that should be analyzed with respect to open space and environmental resources. We have serious concerns about the following: Conformance with the General Plan The proposed project is in direct conflict with the goals of the Open Space and Conservation Element of the County's General Plan. Locating large acreage vineyards within the upper elevations of the Santa Cruz Mountains will increase the erosion and sedimentation within the coastal streams providing habitat to Threatened steelhead trout and potential habitat to Endangered Coho salmon. 33o Distel Circle 650-691-1200 info@openspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Ms. Oda June 29,2005 Page 2 of 3 Hazards and Hazardous Materials Increased building and activity can potentially increase fire hazards and risk to the project site and to surrounding properties.The project must be evaluated for its potential increase in fire hazard due to the winery operation,the volume of human activity,both employees and visitors, and the vehicular use of the site. Numerous chemicals are used in growing vineyards and in wine production and bottling.The potential impact of the use and disposal of chemicals in the vineyards including pesticides,herbicides, fertilizers and other toxic substances,and the use and disposal of chemicals in the winemaking operation must be analyzed. Cultural Resources The Santa Cruz Mountains have a rich history of Native American villages, Spanish exploration, and early American settlements associated with the California Gold Rush.The project must be evaluated for its potential impact on archaeological sites,Native American burial sites, and historic structures. Public Services The project will demand public services including, emergency medical services, fire suppression services, utilities, and water.The potential impact of the project on the level of these services must be analyzed. Recreation The potential impact of the project on the historic recreational use of property must be analyzed. Vegetation and Wildlife The project site provides significant habitat for a variety of plant and animal species. The potential impa ct of the project on the conversion of the natural landscape and destruction of the present ecosystem must be analyzed including,but not limited to: tree removal,barriers to connectivity of wildlife corridors, sedimentation in creeks affecting fisheries. Steelhead trout are present within Peters Creek,with the last survey identifying the presence of juvenile salmonids in 1996(California Department of Fish and Game Stream Inventory Report for Peters Creek). Additionally,Pescadero Creek is identified as providing potential habitat for Coho salmon,a species whose listing status under the Federal Endangered Species Act was recently raised from Threatened to Endangered. Run-off from the project site travels underneath State Highway 35 through a culvert and drains into the District's Long Ridge Open Space Preserve and Peters Creek. Any potent ial impacts to steelhead trout or Coho salmon, such as exist with this project, requires mandatory consultation with the regulatory agencies. Traffic and Circulation The impact of the proposed project on traffic volumes, safe access to public roadways,and parking demand must be analyzed. Hydrology and Water Quality The impact of the proposed project on the water quality of the Pescadero Creek Watershed and any potential impacts to water quality and availability to downstream water users resulting from site clearing, alteration of the natural landscape, vineyards, development and operation of a winery, development and use of roads on-site must be analyzed.Potential impacts on the water rights of neighbors must be analyzed. Ms. Oda June 29,2005 Page 3 of 3 We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the scope and content of the environmental information included in the Negative Declaration for the Rhys Vineyards Winery—wine storage caves and look forward to receiving notification of future opportunities for input on this project. Should you have any questions,please contact Kirk Lenington,Resource Planner at(650)691-1200. Sincerely, !�J Cathy oodbury,ASL AICP Planning Manager cc: MROSD Board of Directors L. Craig Britton, General Manager CW:cb PAChron File\Kirk\Comments on Neg Dec Rhys Vineyards 6-29-05.doc i County of Santa Cla. Go UNT Department of Planning and Development Planning Office County Government Center, East Wing, 7th Floor 70 West Hedding Street San Jose, California 951 1 O-l 705 (408)299-5770 FAX(408)288-9198 TA C�'� www.sccplanning.org July 1, 2005 RECEIVED Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 330 Distel Circle JUL 0 5 2005 Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 €DPENINStlLA REGlONALOPD,1 RPAv=DIMICT Dear Mr. Kirk Lenington: This is written in response to your recently submitted comment letter dated June 29, 2005 regarding comments on the Negative Declaration of the subject application (file 4242-9- 60-04G-04EA). The following pages contain County's response to your recently submitted comments and a response letter provided by the applicant. The subject application covers a Grading Permit for grading work associated with constructing underground caves to store wine of Rhys Vineyards Winery. A number of other issues were brought up related to the winery itself and potential future development not covered under the subject application. Responses to comments provided are limited to the environmental impact(s) addressed with the proposed wine caves. If you have any questions regarding the County responses, feel free to contact me at 408/299-5797. For questions regarding the applicants' responses, the applicant representatives may be reached at the following #s: John Shook 707/526-4500, Jason Jardine - 650/743-2642, Chuck Peters —(707) 527-0991. Sincerely, Colleen A. Oda Planner I1 Santa Clara County Planning Office cc: Michael Dolan, Rob Eastwood, Carolyn Walsh Kevin & Catherine Harvey, Jason Jardine, Chuck Peters, John Shook Board of Supervisors: Donald F. Gage, Blanca Alvarado, Pete McHugh, James T. Beall, Jr.. Liz Kniss County Executive: Peter Kutras,Jr. ,.� A ✓✓ 1 al J -+: • House ''• PROP05�D T •/ CAVE EmTIN 6 •. ; At i •VINEYhRL?: -� ? •�* rya ,. - _. .�;r,\;�.'��_''`-'.� • a OVERALL SITE PLAN PRO-=T NAW&RHYS VINEYARDS CAVE a eo 100 Zoo A66ESSOKS PARCEL NUMBER-9 5 1-14-0 5 4 m NORTH 6RADtN6 PERMIT PILE KMDER.424a-4-60-04s WTI_LOCATION•t 1 110 5KYUNE 5LYD,LOZ5&AT05,CA C m Regional Open S -ee MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: C. Britton, General Manager L � From: M. Williams, Real Property Manager Date: July 5, 2005 Subject: Peninsula Open Space Trust (Forde) Property Addition to Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve An Agreement was entered into on June 24, 2005, and management responsibility for the 183.48-acre property was passed to the District. I am not aware of any use and management concerns that were not addressed in the staff report to the Board. In accordance with the public notification policy, and since there were no public and/or adjoining owner comments which might require amendment to the use and management recommendations, close of escrow marks the final adoption of the preliminary use and management plan recommendation as tentatively approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting of June 22, 2005. DEDICATION&ACQUISITION CHART INFORMATION Preserve County Ownership Status: Board Approval Date & & Grantor Acres (Fee,Easement,Lease, & Area A.P.N. Mgmt Agreement) Resolution Number Purisima Creek San Mateo Peninsula Open Management Redwoods 066-240-020 Space Trust 183.48 Agreement June 22,2005 Mgmt.Status: Dedication Date & Closing Date (Open,Closed,CMU, Status(Intended or Type Purchase Price GIS Code or Other) Withheld) N/A Closed N/A N/A N/A Misc. Notes: The District also entered into an agreement to purchase this property for$2,250,000,but the escrow has been extended because of possible grant availability next year. cc: Board of Directors Administration Operations—License and Management Agreement attached Accounting Planning—License and Management Agreement attached Public Affairs 330 Distel Circle • Los Altos, CA 94022-1404 Phone: 650-691-1200 Fax: 650-691-0485 • E-mail: mrosd@openspace.org • Web site:www.openspace.org said O EEsr Board of Directors:Pete Siemens,Mary C. Davey,Jed Cyr, Deane Little,Nonette Hanko, Larry Hassett, Kenneth C. Nitz • General Manager:L.Craig Britton Regional Open Sptce July 5, 2005 --------------------- MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Lisa Killough, Director Santa Clara County Parks &Recreation 298 Garden Hill Drive Los Gatos, CA 95032 Dear Lisa, On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I'd like to express our sincere gratitude to you and the Santa Clara County Parks staff for assisting the District with its parking needs for its 50,000-acre event held on June 4, 2005. The District is very appreciative of the use of the County's Sycamore and Chestnut Picnic Area parking lots at Stevens Creek County Park for the event parking and staging, and for the generous donation of the County's Vehicle Entry Passes that waived the parking fee for guests of the event. I am also very glad you and your husband were able to attend the event and participate in the celebration of this significant milestone for the District. The District is very fortunate to have opportunities to work with such outstanding partners as Santa Clara County Parks. I look forward to working with you on future projects of mutual interest, and wish the Parks &Recreation Department great success as you begin to plan for the Parks' 50th anniversary. Thank you again for this noteworthy donation, and for your continued support and partnering efforts to help preserve public park and open space lands in the midpeninsula area. Sinc e L. Craig Britton General Manager LCB/ka cc: MROSD Board of Directors 33o Distel Circle 650-6gi-i2oo infoOopenspace.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Pete Siemens,Mary Davey,Jed Cyr, GENERAL MANAGER: Los Altos CA 94022-1404 650-691-0485 fax www.openspace.org Deane Little,Nonette Hanko,Larry Hassett,Kenneth C.Nitz L.Craig Britton Craig Britton From: John Woodbury [drjohnw@ix.netcom-com] Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 10:42 AM To: John Woodbury Subject: News from John Woodbury To: Bay Area Open Space Council members and friends From: John Woodbury I will be leaving as Director of the Bay Area Open Space Council and starting a new job August lst, working for the County of Napa. A primary responsiblity for my new job will be to staff the effort by the County to establish and fund a countywide park and recreation district. So I won't be leaving the field, just working on things from a different angle. I look forward to continuing to work with all of you in my new capacity. I 've had a great 12 years with the Bay Area Open Space Council, and thank all of you who have done so much to make the Council a success. The Executive Committee will be meeting within the next few weeks to start the process for finding my successor. This will then be reviewed by the full Council at the regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 21st, from 10 am to 1 pm. All of my contact information will remain the same for now. Claims No 05-12 Meeting 05-14 Date 7/13/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 2955 $700.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 2956 $743.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Pumping/Disposal Fee&Weekly Services 2957 $401.44 ADT Security Services Burglar Alarm Service 2958 $35.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 2959 $164.55 Allied Auto Works Oil Change&Inspection 2960 $56.00 American Red Cross CPR Training Supplies 2961 $542.43 American Tower Corporation Tower Rent-Coyote Peak 2962 $156.96 Arne'Sign&Decal Co,Inc. Vehicle Decal Removal 2963 $94.34 Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt District Permit to Operate Fuel Pump-SFO 2964 $349.52 Beck's Shoes Inc. Uniform Shoes 2965 $58.08 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone March Thru May 2966 $1,075.10 Big Creek Lumber Lumber Materials-Montebello Cabin&General Stock 2967 $560.00 Bill's Towing&Recovery Tow Truck Fees 2968 $980.00 Biological Control Of Weeds Biocontrol-Hairy Weevils 2969 $486.00 Broom Service Inc. Sweep-Mora Road 2970 $263.50 Butler's Uniforms Name Tags 2971 $772.75 "1 CA Dept.of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Permit-Pulgas Staging Area 2972 $29.72 Cal-Line Equipment,Inc. Chipper Repair 2973 $24.91 California Water Service Company Water Service-Windy Hill 2974 $611.90 Carlson,Richard Reimbursement-Tuition&Vehicle Supply 2975 $629.96 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies 2976 $6,268.93 Casey Construction Pulgas Ridge Staging Area Project 2977 $120.00 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utility Fee-Montebello Road 2978 $473.87 CMK Automotive Inc. Maintenance Service 2979 $1,426.51 Coastal Tractor Repair Heston Tractor 2980 $102.99 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel 2981 $152.09 Continuing Education of the Bar Legal Books 2982 $756.88 Costco Field Supplies,Office Supplies,50k Event Supplies 2983 $110.00 Cougar Couriers Document Courier Service 2984 $50.00 '2 County of San Mateo Notice Of Exemptions-POST Forde/Miramontes 2985 $2,845.32 Cresco Equipment Rentals Cat Excavator For Crossover Trail Construction-Skylonda 2986 $150.00 Danielson,Dennis Reimbursement-EMT Recertification 2987 $1,466.80 Deborah Mills-Design Concepts Brochures-Picchetti&Skyline,Notecards 2988 $149.90 '3 Dell Commercial Credit Computer Supplies 2989 $2,200.00 Divine Catering Staff Recognition Family Event 2990 $129.53 Ed Jones Co.,Inc. Uniforms-Refinish Badges 2991 $817.81 EKI Consulting Services-Driscoll Ranch 2992 $530.85 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations 2993 $1,258.35 Fieldtex Products,Inc. Emergency Medical Equipment 2994 $9,019.94 '4 First Bankcard $1,624.72-Field Supplies,$65.61 -Books& Subscriptions,$595.25-Computer Expenses,$51.75- Local Business Meetings,$432.94-Office Supplies, $5,968.22-Conferences&Training,$281 A5- Professional Services 2995 $118.82 Forestry Suppliers,Inc. Field Supplies 2996 $255.47 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services 2997 $7,600.00 Freyer&Laureta,Inc. Surveying Services-El Corte De Madera Staging Area Project 2998 $183.99 Frys Electronics Computer Supplies 2999 $110.24 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 3000 $3,050.38 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies,Tools&Equipment Page 1 of 4 Claims No 05-12 Meeting 05-14 Date 7/13/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3001 $11,847.63 Golden West Collision Center,Inc. District Vehicle Repair 3002 $151.66 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Business Cards 3003 $458.23 Great Printing&Copies Summer Edition Of Volunteer News&ECDM Maps 3004 $460.00 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. SFO Dumpster 3005 $585.70 Hanko,Nonette Reimbursement-Spring Forum 3006 $9,664.00 Harris Construction Repairs To Hayes House/Structural Repairs Of Montebello Cabin 3007 $215.80 Hasler Financial Services,LLC Postage Meter 3008 $372.63 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Tire Repair 3009 $412.07 Home Depot Credit Services Field Supplies&Equipment 3010 $153.28 Interstate Traffic Control Product Vinyl Sign&Brace 3011 $812.60 Jed Cyr Reimbursement-Spring Forum 3012 $17.59 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co.Inc. Keys Services 3013 $130.62 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies 3014 $600.00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 3015 $2,771.96 LFR Levine Fricke Petroleum Product Release Source Investigation& Engineer&Design Services-Pulgas Ridge 3016 $434.37 Life Assist First Aid Supplies 3017 $689.31 Los Altos Garbage Co. Recycling Services 3018 $51.75 Los Altos Village Association Registration-Art&Wine Festival 3019 $157.72 '5 Maciel,John Reimbursement-Not So Annual Conference 3020 $36.70 Malone,Brian Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3021 $528.61 MetroMobile Communications Radio Batteries&Repairs 3022 $5,250.50 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation& Reimbursement 3023 $389.13 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Portola Investment Corp. 3024 $1,716.00 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Saratoga Country Club 3025 $531.95 Monster Mechanical,Inc. HVAC Maintenance&Repair-A.O. 3026 $7,099.65 Muniquip New Equipment-1 Hydraulic Carrier Dump Box 3027 $2,049,000.00 Old Republic Title Company POST/Miramontes Acquisition 3028 $995.00 Old Republic Title Company Title&Escrow Fee-POST/Felton Station 3029 $479.61 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 3030 $167.95 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3031 $10,659.68 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Summer'05 Newsletter 3032 $105.42 Peninsula Digital Imaging Printing Services-Pulgas Ridge Trail Drawings 3033 $389.48 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber For Volunteer Project 3034 $12.26 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 3035 $500.12 Reed&Graham,Inc. Rice Straw Bales for Trail Restoration 3036 $169.00 Reed,Steve Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3037 $580.80 Richard Seaver Pig Control Services 3038 $257.85 Rick Skierka-Licensed Land Surveyor Review Chain Of Title-Ferenz Property 3039 $350.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 3040 $102.56 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Mileage&Cellphone 3041 $2,888.74 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 3042 $179.15 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service-FFO 3043 $599.43 San Jose Water Company Water Service 3044 $20.00 San Mateo Co.Public Health Lab. Tick Testing 3045 $103.00 San Mateo County Environmental Petroleum Release Groundwater Protection Program Health Oversight-Pulgas Ridge 3046 $125.00 San Mateo County Fire Department Our Portion Of Printing Costs For"Living With Fire" Brochures 3047 $1,434.61 SBC Telephone,Internet Service&Fax Page 2 of 4 Claims No 05-12 Meeting 05-14 Date 7/13/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3048 $33.53 SBC Faxline&Alarm Service- FFO 3049 $658.86 Security Cameras Direct Monitoring Equipment 3050 $1,468.05 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services-Coastal Annexation Litigation 3051 $361 A6 Siemens,Pete Reimbursement-Not So Annual Conference 3052 $53.04 Sparks-Hart,Carrie Reimbursement-Uniform 3053 $200.19 Speedy Auto&Window Glass Repairs-Windshield 3054 $16.24 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 3055 $275.00 System for Public Safety Recruitment-Background Research 3056 $1,103.86 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies-FFO&Rancho San Antonio 3057 $1,760.15 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies 3058 $64.00 Terminix Pest Control-A.O. 3059 $255.62 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms 3060 $7,710.00 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-ECDM Road Assessment&Driscoll Ranch 3061 $2,330.00 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-La Honda Creek&Russian Ridge OSP Road Assessment 3062 $88.86 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings 3063 $40.00 Tooland,Inc. Field Supplies 3064 $154.09 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supplies 3065 $214.72 United Rentals Highway Tech. U Channels For Retaining Wall At El Sereno 3066 $11,000.00 Vavrinek,Trine,Day&Co.,LLP Auditor Services For Fiscal Year 04/05 3067 $150.00 Verisign Email Security Service 3068 $485.61 '6 Verizon Cellular Phone Service 3069 $39.12 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 3070 $66.75 West Payment Center Legal Books/Supplements 3071 R $659.83 Allied Auto Works Vehicle Service 3072 R $91.80 AT&T Telephone Service 3073 R $126.23 BFI Garbage Service 3074 R $1,142.04 Hewlett-Packard Company HP Laser Jet Printer-Real Property 3075 R $345.42 Jon Allen Recruitment Expense 3076 R $16.24 Kinko's Printing Services 3077 R $325.00 Lisa Zadek Recording Services 3078 R $541.64 Los Altos Garbage Co. Refuse/Dumpster Services 3079 R $154.20 Maciel,John Reimbursement-Supplies For Staff Recognition Family Event 3080 R $54.11 Matt Sagues Reimbursement-Ergonomic Equipment 3081 R $905.10 Muniquip Field Equipment Rental For Pulgas Ridge 3082 R $2,338.39 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 3083 R $197.80 Skyline County Water District Water Service 3084 R $217.02 Stevens Creek Quarry,Inc. Rock For South Canyon Trail 3085 R $67.17 United Parcel Service Parcel Shipping 3086 R $627.86 United Rentals Highway Tech. Two Signs/Stakes For Pulgas Ridge Trail Page 3 of 4 Claims No 05-12 Meeting 05-14 Date 7/13/05 Revised Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description Total $2,199,082.21 *1 Urgent Check Issued 7/6/05 *2 Urgent Check Issued 7/1/05 *3 Urgent Check Issued 6/30/05 *4 Urgent Check Issued 7/7105 *5 Urgent Check Issued 6/24/05 *6 Urgent Check Issued 7/7/05 Page 4 of 4 Claims No 05-12 Meeting 05-14 Date 7/13/05 Open Mid peninsula Regional O Space District P J P P # Amount Name Description 2955 $700.00 Aaron's Septic Tank Service Sanitation Services 2956 $743.26 Acme&Sons Sanitation Pumping/Disposal Fee&Weekly Services 2957 $401.44 ADT Security Services Burglar Alarm Service 2958 $35.00 Allen's Press Clipping Bureau Clipping Service 2959 $164.55 Allied Auto Works Oil Change&Inspection 2960 $56.00 American Red Cross CPR Training Supplies 2961 $542.43 American Tower Corporation Tower Rent-Coyote Peak 2962 $156.96 Arne'Sign&Decal Co,Inc. Vehicle Decal Removal 2963 $94.34 Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt District Permit to Operate Fuel Pump-SFO 2964 $349.52 Beck's Shoes Inc. Uniform Shoes 2965 $58.08 Beckman,Craig Reimbursement-Cell Phone March Thru May 2966 $1,075.10 Big Creek Lumber Lumber Materials-Montebello Cabin&General Stock 2967 $560.00 Bill's Towing&Recovery Tow Truck Fees 2968 $980.00 Biological Control Of Weeds Biocontrol-Hairy Weevils 2969 $486.00 Broom Service Inc. Sweep-Mora Road 2970 $263.50 Butler's Uniforms Name Tags 2971 $772.75 *1 CA Dept.of Fish and Game Streambed Alteration Permit-Pulgas Staging Area 2972 $29.72 Cal-Line Equipment,Inc. Chipper Repair 2973 $24.91 California Water Service Company Water Service-Windy Hill 2974 $611.90 Carlson,Richard Reimbursement-Tuition&Vehicle Supply 2975 $629.96 Cascade Fire Equipment Company Field Supplies 2976 $6,268.93 Casey Construction Pulgas Ridge Staging Area Project 2977 $120.00 City of Palo Alto Utilities Utility Fee-Montebello Road 2978 $473.87 CMK Automotive Inc. Maintenance Service 2979 $1,426.51 Coastal Tractor Repair Heston Tractor 2980 $102.99 Conoco Phillips 76 Fuel 2981 $152.09 Continuing Education of the Bar Legal Books 2982 $756.88 Costco Field Supplies,Office Supplies,50k Event Supplies 2983 $110.00 Cougar Couriers Document Courier Service 2984 $50.00 *2 County of San Mateo Notice Of Exemptions-POST Forde/Miramontes 2985 $2,845.32 Cresco Equipment Rentals Cat Excavator For Crossover Trail Construction-Skylonda 2986 $150.00 Danielson,Dennis Reimbursement-EMT Recertification 2987 $1,466.80 Deborah Mills-Design Concepts Brochures-Picchetti&Skyline,Notecards 2988 $149.90 *3 Dell Commercial Credit Computer Supplies 2989 $2,200.00 Divine Catering Staff Recognition Family Event 2990 $129.53 Ed Jones Co.,Inc. Uniforms-Refinish Badges 2991 $817.81 EKI Consulting Services-Driscoll Ranch 2992 $530.85 Ergo Vera Ergonomic Evaluations 2993 $1,258.35 Fieldtex Products,Inc. Emergency Medical Equipment 2994 $9,019.94 *4 First Bankcard $1,624.72-Field Supplies,$65.61 -Books& Subscriptions,$595.25-Computer Expenses,$51.75- Local Business Meetings,$432.94-Office Supplies, $5,968.22-Conferences&Training,$281.45- Professional Services 2995 $118.82 Forestry Supplies,Inc. Field Supplies 2996 $255.46 Foster Brothers Lock&Key Services 2997 $7,600.00 Freyer&Laureta,Inc. Surveying Services-El Corte De Madera Staging Area Project 2998 $183.99 Fry's Electronics Computer Supplies 2999 $110.24 G&K Service Shop Towel Service 3000 $3,050.38 Gardenland Power Equipment Field Supplies,Tools&Equipment Page t of 3 Claims No 05-12 Meeting 05-14 Date 7/13/05 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3001 $11,847.63 Golden West Collision Center,Inc. District Vehicle Repair 3002 $151.66 Goodco Press,Inc. Printing Services-Business Cards 3003 $458.23 Great Printing&Copies Summer Edition Of Volunteer News&ECDM Maps 3004 $460.00 Green Waste Recovery,Inc. SFO Dumpster 3005 $585.70 Hanko,Nonette Reimbursement-Spring Forum 3006 $9,664.00 Harris Construction Repairs To Hayes House/Structural Repairs Of Montebello Cabin 3007 $215.80 Hasler Financial Services,LLC Postage Meter 3008 $372.63 Hertz Equipment Rental Equipment Rental-Tire Repair 3009 $412.07 Home Depot Credit Services Field Supplies&Equipment 3010 $153.28 Interstate Traffic Control Product Vinyl Sign&Brace 3011 $812.60 Jed Cyr Reimbursement-Spring Forum 3012 $17.59 Kwik Key Lock&Safe Co. Inc. Keys Services 3013 $130.62 Lab Safety Supply Field Supplies 3014 $600.00 Law Enforcement Psych.Services Psychological Assessment-Recruitment 3015 $2,771.96 LFR Levine Fricke Petroleum Product Release Source Investigation& Engineer&Design Services-Pulgas Ridge 3016 $434.37 Life Assist First Aid Supplies 3017 $689.31 Los Altos Garbage Co. Recycling Services 3018 $51.75 Los Altos Village Association Registration-Art&Wine Festival 3019 $157.72 *5 Maciel,John Reimbursement-Not So Annual Conference 3020 $36.70 Malone,Brian Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3021 $528.61 MetroMobile Communications Radio Batteries&Repairs 3022 $5,250.50 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Fogarty/MacFarlane Litigation& Reimbursement 3023 $389.13 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Portola Investment Corp. 3024 $1,716.00 Miller,Starr&Regalia Legal Services-Saratoga Country Club 3025 $531.95 Monster Mechanical,Inc. HVAC Maintenance&Repair-A.O. 3026 $7,099.65 Muniquip New Equipment-1 Hydraulic Carrier Dump Box 3027 $2,049,000.00 Old Republic Title Company POST/Miramontes Acquisition 3028 $995.00 Old Republic Title Company Title&Escrow Fee-POST/Felton Station 3029 $479.61 Orchard Supply Hardware Field Equipment&Supplies 3030 $167.95 Paterson,Loro Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3031 $10,659.68 Patsons Media Group Printing Services-Summer'05 Newsletter 3032 $105.42 Peninsula Digital Imaging Printing Services-Pulgas Ridge Trail Drawings 3033 $389.48 Pine Cone Lumber Lumber For Volunteer Project 3034 $12.26 Rancho Ace Hardware&Garden Shop Field Supplies 3035 $500.12 Reed&Graham,Inc. Rice Straw Bales for Trail Restoration 3036 $169.00 Reed,Steve Reimbursement-Uniform Expense 3037 $580.80 Richard Seever Pig Control Services 3038 $257.85 Rick Skierka-Licensed Land Surveyor Review Chain Of Title-Ferenz Property 3039 $350.00 Roberta Wolfe Recording Services 3040 $102.56 Roessler,Cindy Reimbursement-Mileage&Ceephone 3041 $2,888.74 Roy's Repair Service Vehicle Repairs&Service 3042 $179.15 Safety Kleen Solvent Tank Service-FFO 3043 $599.43 San Jose Water Company Water Service 3044 $20.00 San Mateo Co.Public Health Lab. Tick Testing 3045 $103.00 San Mateo County Environmental Petroleum Release Groundwater Protection Program Health Oversight-Pulgas Ridge 3046 $125.00 San Mateo County Fire Department Our Portion Of Printing Costs For"Living With Fire" Brochures 3047 $1,434.61 SBC Telephone,Internet Service&Fax Page 2 of 3 Claims No 05-12 Meeting 05-14 Date 7/13/05 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District # Amount Name Description 3048 $33.53 SBC Faxline&Alarm Service- FFO 3049 $658.86 Security Cameras Direct Monitoring Equipment 3050 $1,468.05 Shute,Mihaly&Weinberger LLP Legal Services-Coastal Annexation Litigation 3051 $361.46 Siemens,Pete Reimbursement-Not So Annual Conference 3052 $53.04 Sparks-Hart,Carrie Reimbursement-Uniform 3053 $200.19 Speedy Auto&Window Glass Repairs-Windshield 3054 $16.24 Summit Uniforms Uniform Expense 3055 $275.00 System for Public Safety Recruitment-Background Research 3056 $1,103,86 Tadco Supply Janitorial Supplies-FFO&Rancho San Antonio 3057 $1,760.15 Target Specialty Products Landscaping Supplies 3058 $64.00 Terminix Pest Control-A.O. 3059 $255.62 The Workingman's Emporium Uniforms 3060 $7,710.00 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-ECDM Road Assessment&Driscoll Ranch 3061 $2,330.00 Timothy C.Best,CEG Consulting Services-La Honda Creek&Russian Ridge OSP Road Assessment 3062 $88.86 Tony&Albas Pizza Local Business Meetings 3063 $40.00 Tooland,Inc. Field Supplies 3064 $154.09 Turf&Industrial Equipment Co. Vehicle Supplies 3065 $214.72 United Rentals Highway Tech. U Channels For Retaining Wall At El Sereno 3066 $11,000.00 Vavrinek,Trine,Day&Co.,LLP Auditor Services For Fiscal Year 04/05 3067 $150.00 Verisign Email Security Service 3068 $485.61 *6 Verizon Cellular Phone Service 3069 $39.12 Verizon Wireless Messaging Services Pager Service 3070 $66.75 West Payment Center Legal Books/Supplements Total $2,191,272.35 *1 Urgent Check Issued 7/6/05 *2 Urgent Check Issued 7/1/05 *3 Urgent Check Issued 6/30/05 *4 Urgent Check Issued 7/7/05 *5 Urgent Check Issued 6/24/05 *6 Urgent Check Issued 7/7/05 Page 3 of 3